Large-scale Romanian investment projects launched in Giurgiulesti

A series of large-scale investment projects involving Romanian entrepreneurs are set to be launched in the Giurgiulesti Port, aimed at developing logistics infrastructure and expanding export opportunities for Moldovan producers. This was announced by Daniel-Constantin Moraru, Vice-President of the National Union of Romanian Employers’ Associations.

According to him, the growing interest of Romanian business is the result of an open and predictable investment policy pursued by the Government of the Republic of Moldova. A key signal for private investors was the entry of the Romanian side into the capital of the port operator, which has created long-term incentives for substantial investments in port and hinterland infrastructure.

Romanian investors are particularly interested in:

the development of industrial parks in Moldova;

the construction of specialised terminals for liquid bulk, grain and containers;

integrated logistics solutions that ensure easier access of Moldovan products to external markets.

Moraru also emphasised the long-standing cooperation between Romanian and Moldovan business communities, both horizontally and vertically. As an example, he mentioned the Moldovan company Artinox, which acts as the general contractor for the construction of the largest vegetable oil terminal in Romanian seaports, scheduled for completion in June.

IDR commentary:
The Romanian approach to Giurgiulesti represents a pragmatic, interest-driven economic strategy focused on controlling critical logistics infrastructure and supporting national exporters. For Ukraine, this case is highly instructive: developing similar port-logistics and industrial projects—especially along the Danube—should become a strategic priority in order to strengthen export resilience and regional competitiveness.